Jason Aldean’s “Rearview Town” Lyrics Meaning
The narrative of Jason Aldean’s “Rearview Town” is based on the singer’s decision to leave the titular “town”, which appears as if it may be the place where he grew up. He has two main reasons for doing so. First is that the place seems to be boring him, as it appears to be in a painfully-predictable, rural setting. Second is that there is a specific woman, i.e. his ex, who is situated there. And apparently being in such close proximity to her only exacerbates his broken heart. So as the title points out, while driving away, this “town” is reduced to an image in Jason’s “rearview” mirror.
Very Symbolic Lyrics
Ultimately this track is more symbolic in nature than literal. And its overall message is one of “putting things behind you” – specifically something that has “held you down” – and instead “looking ahead”.
What Jason Aldean has said about “Rearview Town”
On an individual level, Jason Aldean applies this song to his career trajectory and also “personal experiences (he has) gone through”, with the latter logically including the fact that he was actually onstage performing when the harrowing 2017 Las Vegas mass killing occurred. Indeed in response to that incident, Jason has specifically stated that “it’s not something I choose to keep reliving”. And of course this expression perfectly encapsulates the theme of “Rearview Town”!
Writers of “Rearview Town”
To begin with, it wasn’t written by Jason Aldean. Three songwriters wrote it. And they are:
- Neil Thrasher
- Bobby Pinson
- Kelley Lovelace
FYI, the song’s production was handled by Michael Knox.
Music Video of “Rearview Town”
The music video to “Rearview Town” features footage of Jason Aldean growing up. It also features footage of Aldean’s wife as well as his career accomplishments in addition to the aforementioned Las Vegas massacre.
Release Date
Broken Bow Records released “Rearview Town” as the fourth single from Jason Aldean’s album of the same name on 25 February 2019.
I’m glad he came out with this song cause i can relate to it so much and jason aldean is the best singer there is of all time
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Incredible lyrics and arrangement and although I’m not normally a fan of country music, this song encapsulates my feelings of two of the most cherished places I’ve ever lived and two of the most cherished women I’ve ever loved. How prophetic and so apropos to reflect on as my life reaches the Autumn of it’s years.
I’m confused. I thought being from a small town meant something, but here the town is too small. I guess he needs something Macon sized, you know the big town where he’s from originally.